What Growing Zone Is Gobles?
Our records indicate the United States Department of Agriculture has given Gobles a growing zone designation of 6a. Sometimes also called the planting or hardiness zone, this zone number gives you an idea of what plants can and cannot grow in Gobles's climate based on the average extreme annual temperature.Our data is based on the latest 2023 USDA maps, which used Gobles's weather data from 1991 - 2020 in their analysis.
Latest MI growing zone mapIf you are looking for plants suitable for growing in the Gobles area, head on over to our page on plants that grow well in Gobles, MI.
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Latest MI growing zone mapThe growing zone is a measure of the lowest temperature that a plant can survive based on average lowest year temperatures, helping you to decide what plants would grow best in your particular climate. Since Gobles is in growing zone 6a this means that plants there can survive temperatures as low as -10 to -5 degrees Fahrenheit. Plants for Gobles's climate should be chosen with this in mind, or plants should be moved inside to keep their core temperature in the right range if necessary.
Some zones may have been changed by the USDA as of 2023. To see if the Gobles area has been affected, refer to this map of half zone changes from the 2012 version of the USDA zones to the 2023 version.
Half zone changes from 2012 to 2023The updated map shows that over half of the Southeast has warmed by about half a zone. For gardeners, that means you can now grow plants that tolerate a bit more heat and less frost than before. The tan areas reflect this shift. Meanwhile, the white areas had slight temperature changes, but not enough to move them into a new zone. In the Western U.S., a few spots shifted cooler. That’s not due to a colder climate, but because the new map uses a larger dataset, giving a more accurate picture of local conditions. It's important to keep track of these changes when planning your garden!
Hardiness Zone FAQ
Have questions about hardiness zones and what they mean for your garden? Check out our FAQ below for quick answers to common questions about USDA hardiness zones and how they affect plant selection in Gobles, MI.
The USDA hardiness zone is 6a for Gobles. This is sometimes also referred to as the growing or planting zone. These terms are used interchangeably.
Gobles's Growing Zone Details
USDA Growing Zone: 6a
Zip Codes: 49055
Longitude: -85.8774
Latitude: 42.3617
Lowest Avg Temperatures (F): -10 to -5
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